Group holds seminar for Youths

Minds and Moments Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, has held a motivational seminar for youths with the theme: Setting the track. It held at Royal Bird Hotel, Akure, the Ondo State capital.

Some of the facilitators, who spoke at the event included Dr Wilson Thomas, Olusola Amusan, Awi Ayodele and Michael Malomo.

While challenging youths to be creative and not rely on government for jobs, Dr Willson said: “It is only in Nigeria that we have people relying on the government to put food on their table and that is certainly not possible. The development of every nation is a collective responsibility of every individual. Without the people, there can never be a nation. The people make the nation.’’

Olusola Amusan, a staff member of Orange FM in Akure, challenged youth to take positive steps in moving the country forward.

“If every individual can take positive steps towards bringing about positive changes, the change we need will eventually come. In Nigeria, things are the way they are simply because people have refused to take responsibility and that has made them to be a liability to the nation,” he stated.

Awi said: “For Nigeria to develop, certain principles, beliefs and mindset need to change. Youths must rise up to take necessary steps that are geared towards bringing the needed change. We must be ready to contribute our own quota towards the development of our country.”

Malomo, a presenter with Adaba Fm in Akure, identified leadership as the bane of the present Nigeria.

He said: “It is our duty as youths to choose passionate and selfless leaders in different leadership positions. We need leaders that truly understand what leadership is all about. We need leaders that can distinguish between serving people and serving their personal interests.’’

Speaking to CAMPUSLIFE, the convener, Joel Adeniyi, said: “The event was organised to change the mindset of the youths prepare them for the task of nation building,”